Episodes

  • Teaching with Technology

    Teaching with Technology
    Nov 15 2024
    This episode is based on a video by Neil Mehta, hosted on YouTube provides an overview of best practices for teaching using technology, specifically within a virtual classroom setting. The speaker, Neil Mehta, explains how to effectively leverage time and attention, a key challenge in online learning environments. He then introduces the Dual Coding Theory and Cognitive Load Theory, principles that help educators optimize how information is presented. Mehta also emphasizes the importance of recognizing students' "illusion of explanatory depth," the tendency to overestimate their understanding. Finally, the video suggests using a "constructive alignment" approach to lesson planning, integrating assessments, learning objectives, and teaching strategies to facilitate optimal learning.

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    17 mins
  • Strategy for Incorporating AI into the Curriculum

    Strategy for Incorporating AI into the Curriculum
    Nov 15 2024
    This episode is based on a paper written by Mehta et al and describes a cognitive bias called the illusion of explanatory depth (IoED), where people believe they understand how things work more thoroughly than they actually do. The first article discusses the IoED in the context of healthcare education, specifically arguing that educators should encourage students to use Large Language Models (LLMs) to complete assignments while simultaneously employing iterative prompting to expose the limitations of these AI tools and promote deeper understanding. The second article explores the IoED regarding how people understand bicycles, finding that even experienced cyclists have a surprisingly superficial understanding of the mechanics involved. The third article examines whether explaining one phenomenon can reduce someone's perceived understanding of a completely different phenomenon, finding that this effect does indeed occur. Finally, the fourth article explores the collective representation of knowledge, arguing that individuals rely heavily on the expertise of others to form their understanding of the world and that this reliance can lead to a misapprehension of one's own knowledge.

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    9 mins
  • Professional Identity Formation

    Professional Identity Formation
    Nov 15 2024
    This podcast created by NotebookLM based on a YouTube video created by Dr. Mehta, explores the concept of professional identity formation, which is a complex process involving the development of one's sense of self as a professional. The video draws on various theories, such as Piaget's stages of cognitive development and Keegan's stages of adult development, to illustrate how individuals develop their professional identity. It emphasizes the importance of mindfulness and self-awareness in understanding and navigating external influences on one's identity, such as social expectations and professional norms. The video also discusses competence, as defined by Miller's pyramid, and how it relates to the development of a professional identity. The speaker concludes by emphasizing that the goal of this journey is to become comfortable and confident in one's authentic self as a professional.

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    12 mins